The equation 3x + 2 = 29 is modeled below. Which is the first step in solving the equation for x?

Subtract 2 from both sides.

Step-by-step explanation:

Remember to do the opposite of PEMDAS. PEMDAS is the order of operation, and stands for:

Parenthesis

Exponents (& Roots)

Multiplication

Division

Addition

Subtraction

> Also, note the equal sign, what you do to one side, you do to the other side of the equation.

First step is to subtract 2 from both sides of the equation:

3x + 2 (-2) = 29 (-2)

3x = 29 - 2

3x = 27

The second step is to divide 3 from both sides of the equation:

(3x)/3 = (27)/3

x = 27/3

x = 9

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The first step is subtracting the two on both sides.

Step-by-step explanation:

You arent exactly following PEMDAS in this equation, but you are still in a way. Before going on to x you need to go on to the numbers first. 3x would be equal to 27.